2017 Austin Accolades, Awards and Positive Press

Austin is the ninth best city in America when it comes to keeping New Year's resolutions, according to a study by WalletHub. The study took several categories of holding resolutions and ranked 182 ... Read more

It is no secret the amazing culture that comes with being in partnership with Keller Williams. When you choose to join Keller Williams, you join forces with the most dynamic real estate company in ... Read more

Austins most recent accolade comes from Realtor.com analysis of over 32,000 ZIP codes. This analysis is based on factors such as the time it takes properties to sell and how frequently homes are ... Read more

Austin has a reputation for being a healthy, outdoorsy, and self-care based city, and WalletHub's newest article confirms this even further! Austin has been voted the 13th best city for vegans and ... Read more

Austin is known for its love of food, food trucks, and there is a surplus of amazing cuisines to join in on the "foodie" lifestyle. According to WalletHub's findings, Austin is voted one of the ... Read more

It's no secret that Austin is a little bit weird, but it is also no secret that Austin is a city for man's best friend! Around 54 million American households have at least one dog, compared to 43 ... Read more

Did you know that the gaming industry is globally over $100 billion industry? That’s nearly on par with the sports industry! 60% of Americans aged 18-29 play video games often as do 53% of ... Read more

Austin steadily rakes in new accolades and this particular addition is a hit in the technology industry. Tech jobs in the United States are well paying but tech hubs are pricey. For tech jobs, ... Read more

With such a diverse culture and community it is no mystery why Austin, Tx is the 7th most #popular city to move to in the United States. Who can blame them, right? New United Van Lines study ... Read more

Are you smart? Educated? Have a degree? Well, if you do, you might live in Austin. If you are these things, but don’t live in Austin, maybe you should consider packing up your stuff and get out ... Read more

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey, six in 10 workers reported feeling at least somewhat confident that they'll have adequate finances to ... Read more

Big cities continue to get bigger – and fast! According to the United States Census Bureau, large urban centers are growing at nearly twice the rate recorded during the opening decade of the ... Read more

Austin was ranked #7 on a list of eight big tech hubs in America. The growth of job postings for tech positions went up 9.9%. According to a study done by Indeed Hiring Lab, Austin continues to grow ... Read more

Austin's stature as a top technology hub is reinforced in a new national research report ranking it #7 among the top 25 U.S. tech cities. The top 25 tech cities were determined by analyzing the ... Read more

As the Country moves toward full employment, at least as economists define it, the quality of jobs has replaced joblessness as the primary concern. The biggest challenge for most parts of the U.... Read more

Thanks to the rapid demographic diversification, America is undergoing an extreme makeover and soon you won’t even recognize her. Not only have the waves of immigration changed the face of the ... Read more

Cushman & Wakefield explores tech cities in the U.S., including big players today and those to watch. TechCities 1.0 takes a close look at market drivers in an effort to distinguish tech cities ... Read more

Austin takes the top spot in the newly-released report of Savill's top tech cities in the world. The research program came up with the final list top 22 cities with the goal to understand the "many ... Read more

As the plunge into adulthood is right around the corner for many young future graduates now is the perfect time to disclose Austins newest accolade. Austin has been named as the 3rd best city to ... Read more

Texas has seen its fair share of successful business startups in the last decade, and both investors and entrepreneurs just can't help but fall in love with Texas' business-friendly culture and ... Read more

A newly published national list has named Austin as the 4th best city to be in for job seekers. Thanks to Austin's healthy job market, many career opportunities await millennials and other ... Read more

Based on an article released by the Austin Business Journal last April 24, 2017, the top 10 high schools in the Austin area on the U.S. News list and their state/national ranking are:
Liberal Arts ... Read more

In a study done by Huffington Post Austin was ranked #2 on a list of Most Millennial-Friendly Cities for College Grads! I am sure a lot of you fresh grads are thinking to yourselves, where should I ... Read more

Austin is known to be the hub of tech companies in the region, and with the area's low unemployment rate, organizations often find it challenging to recruit and retain the best professionals in the ... Read more

Dell today recognized 50 cities around the world for embracing technology to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing and globalized future. This ranking, the Dell Future- Ready Economies Model, scores ... Read more

Austin is a thriving city with a truly growing economy, but there are just some sectors that cannot grow as well as the others. While industries such as technology and finance are booming in the ... Read more

Southern Living released a 2017 report of the top Southern cities in the United States to live in, and of course, Austin made the cut! "From the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast, a diverse mix of ... Read more

Recent estimates published by the U.S. Census Bureau that released new county and metro-area population estimates for Austin reports that the capital of Texas added 159 people per day, on ... Read more

Nationally, strong demand in the real estate market has resulted in active home listings falling by 11% and prices increasing by 10% year over year, as of January 2016. This trend is straining ... Read more

Downtown living is commonly defined as taking up residence right at the heart of the metro, where the bustling city of lights and steel jungle offers EVERYTHING an individual wishes for-- all a ... Read more

Austin, Texas may be known by many for its motto "keep Austin weird" but there is much more than quirky bars and shops in this southern town. Austin has been named #2 city in the United States for ... Read more

Looking to start a family? Round Rock was named #3 on list of best cities to start a family! If you never heard of Round Rock, it’s a beautiful suburban town on the outskirts of Austin. It has ... Read more

Looking to make a move? Thinking of joining the Austin area community? Great idea! Austin was just voted the 9th best city in the U.S to raise a family! SmartAsset.com conducted an amazing study to ... Read more

One of the current issues in U.S. urban housing is the g-word-- "gentrification". While experts are divided on whether it has a positive or negative impact on the community, it cannot be denied that ... Read more

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For the third year in a row, Austin tops the annual report conducted by U.S. News. Every year, this in-depth report analyzes several factors, such as quality of life, the job market and housing affordability.
An overall score of 7.6 punched Austin's ticket for this prestigious honor. Net migration and Desirability were ...Read More

What factors contribute to your happiness? In a study recently done by Wallethub, Austin ranked #14 on list of happiest cities in America! Especially with the nice weather approaching, it’s easy to be happy in Austin. There are so many opportunities, activities, and places to experience.
For years, researchers have studied the science ...Read More